# Any experience with front end "steering and suspension kits" for older cars? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** mustang, ford\ **Created:** [May 24, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723 "2026-05-24T12:52:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/1 "2026-05-24T12:52:44Z")
Does anyone here have experience with Front Steering and Suspension kits for older cars? [1] I’m helping a friend get a 1966 Mustang he inherited back up and running. The body is in nice condition. He’s looking at it as something to drive around locally, and not as a daily driver or for long trips. We got it running and it’s now registered. His front suspension is sloppy and loose, and has more steering play than it should, (even after tightening the steering box adj screw). The car is 1.5 hrs away from me, and we’re doing the work on his garage floor. We work on the car about twice a year. Hence I’d like to optimize what we can accomplish each time I’m there. I noticed his lower ball joints have excessive play. I didn’t give it a thorough front end check, but am thinking that other components must be worn as well. I could order just the ball joints, but my fear is that we’ll find other items needing replacement once we we’re in there. Then I noticed various kits like these [1] are available. They may be an overkill, but it would be nice to get everything done all at once. Does anyone have any experience with kits like these? When I called one of the places that sell them, they said although all the parts are from China, those who buy them tend to not have problems. [1] [https://www.cjponyparts.com/supreme-front-steering-and-suspension-kit-mustang-v8-manual-steering-1965-1966/p/SUSK3/](https://www.cjponyparts.com/supreme-front-steering-and-suspension-kit-mustang-v8-manual-steering-1965-1966/p/SUSK3/) If anyone has had experience with these, please share. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/2 "2026-05-24T13:48:59Z")
Never used the one you showed but I have used PST many years ago… ahaving a hard time finding the website… Found it, PST (Performance Suspension Technology)(IIRC) has joined [Kanter.com](http://Kanter.com) [https://www.kanter.com/pages/vehicles/1966-ford-mustang](https://www.kanter.com/pages/vehicles/1966-ford-mustang) Tech Tip, if using polyurethane bushings, make sure you lube them properly or they WILL squeak, poly graphite bushings are much better as they are infused with graphite, which acts as a built-in lubricant to prevent the annoying squeaks and suspension binding that unlubricated polyurethane is notorious for… My advise would be to check out some of the mustang forums and ask around in there… ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/3 "2026-05-24T16:38:18Z")
Yeah, several active Mustang forums out there, I’d spend some time checking out the suspension discussions. Wouldn’t surprise me if a full front suspension was appropriate. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/4 "2026-05-24T16:56:42Z")
Manual or power steering? If it’s the power steering system I’m thinking of, the steering linkage should be checked for slop with the engine running and the hydraulic ram pressurized. Also don’t forget about the rag joint coupler at the steering shaft. ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/5 "2026-05-24T16:57:14Z")
Eliminate any worn items without the hassle of pressing bushings out of 60 year old control arms. There is nothing high tech in that suspension so creating replacement parts is not rocket science. ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/6 "2026-05-24T17:44:06Z")
Thanks all for your replies. There is a fair amount of discussion about this on the various Mustang forums. Some happy with these kids, while others are not. Hence my question here. Thanks davesmopar: I’ll take a look at the kit on the kanter site. Asemaster: The car does have power steering. Good point on checking for slop with the engine running. And the rag joint coupler. I hadn’t thought of those two items. Mustangman: Your comment about the hassle of pressing bushings out of 60 year old control arms is one of the reasons I’m looking to buy a kit. Throw a little more money at the problem to reduce time and headaches. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/7 "2026-05-24T19:10:59Z")
> [@JoeMario](#): > > and has more steering play than it should, (even after tightening the steering box adj screw) My first thought was the same suggestion asemaster gave to check the rag joint. I’ve chased these before and while adjusting the steering box helped a bit, it didn’t usually solve the problem. It helps to have one person turn the wheel while another watches the shaft before and after the rag joint. This works good for the entire linkage frankly. Look for the slop, it may just be in the steering box itself. I have that tshirt… Poly bushings sound great if you’re battling wear slop. But I’ll second davesmopar caveat of lubrication necessity. Get the graphite version. They’ll be orders of magnitude better than OEM and not need any special treatment over time. Straight poly bushings will squeak and stick unless you lube them periodically… ---
**Author:** ![pleasedodgevan2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@pleasedodgevan2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pleasedodgevan2)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/8 "2026-05-25T05:11:49Z")
Last item. Take the ■■■■■ out of the steering box to check them. If they resemble footballs get them changed. EDIT: It;s a recirculating ball system. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/9 "2026-05-25T05:32:26Z")
> [@JoeMario](#): > > and has more steering play than it should, (even after tightening the steering box adj screw). I think there’s more to doing that adjustment, you might want to check the procedure. Assuming it’s not worn out, of course. Edit-yeah, to do it right is a bit of work: > **[steering box adjustment](https://www.vintage-mustang.com/threads/steering-box-adjustment.340789/)** > > I just got my 65 coupe back from the alignment shop after a complete front suspension and steering rebuild and the car drives great now except for one thing. There is still a lot of slop in the steering wheel. I assume this is coming from a worn,... ---
**Author:** ![JoeMario](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@JoeMario](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeMario)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/10 "2026-05-25T16:00:20Z")
Thanks pleasedodgevan2 and texases for the good info and ideas. ---
**Author:** ![KTPhil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ec9cab/32.png) [@KTPhil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTPhil)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/11 "2026-05-26T21:17:49Z")
Anyone remember this little hack for worn ball joints back in the day? [![](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/22oAAOSwkp9iIhSk/s-l1600.webp) ](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/22oAAOSwkp9iIhSk/s-l1600.webp) ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/12 "2026-05-27T11:00:00Z")
That does bring back some long-buried memory. Wonder how well it actually worked. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/christhetirewhisperer/32/34798_2.png) [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/13 "2026-05-27T20:41:29Z")
One applied it while listening to “Shimmy Shimmy Coco Bop” on the radio.😂 ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/14 "2026-05-28T01:49:48Z")
> [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](#): > > One applied it while listening to “Shimmy Shimmy Coco Bop” on the radio.😂 I guess that is a real song. I have never heard it and if my luck holds I never will. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/15 "2026-05-28T12:32:11Z")
For those of you too young to have heard Shimmy Shimmy while cruising in your **cars** in the 60s, here it is: [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/0/8/0811d13a5ddbca072b31df75a5b933b9c07cddfc.jpeg "Little Anthony & The Imperials "Shimmy Shimmy Ko Ko Bop"") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mLjZRAXRRA) ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/christhetirewhisperer/32/34798_2.png) [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/16 "2026-05-28T12:44:31Z")
No one here is too young to have heard of Little Anthony, or that song. Thank you for sharing that by the way! They just delight in negating other’s comments or contributions here, and flagging them for spite. I expect this will be flagged momentarily. I don’t give a ratzass. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/17 "2026-05-28T12:47:41Z")
> [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](#): > > No one is too young to have heard of Little Anthony, or that song And you are wrong again. ---
**Author:** ![ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/christhetirewhisperer/32/34798_2.png) [@ChrisTheTireWhisperer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChrisTheTireWhisperer)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/18 "2026-05-28T12:48:28Z")
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**Author:** ![KTPhil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ec9cab/32.png) [@KTPhil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KTPhil)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/19 "2026-05-28T15:37:11Z")
It lasted just long enough to sell the car to an unsuspecting buyer! ---
**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2026, 4:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723/20 "2026-05-28T16:39:35Z")
My wife has heard that song and she is younger than me, but I don’t remember every hearing it, it was not my genre of music… So do I care if someone likes that song or not, No! Am I going to argue with somebody or make unnecessary comments over someone’s taste in music just cause it is different than mine, again No!! To each their own… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/any-experience-with-front-end-steering-and-suspension-kits-for-older-cars/205723.md?page=2)